Admissions Specialist — Higher Education Enrolments & Compliance

University of New South Wales; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New South Wales in Sydney, NSW, is seeking an Admissions Officer to join the Admissions, Scholarships and RPL team. The role processes applications, communicates with applicants and staff, and ensures high-quality, compliant admissions service.

This fixed-term position supports accuracy, timeliness, and policy knowledge, with hybrid work from Kensington Campus and collaboration across offices. Applicants should have admissions experience and strong organisational and tech skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in admissions (essential)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisation and administrative skills
• Clear communication with applicants, staff, agents and partners
• Ability to work with diverse groups and international applicants

Responsibilities

• Process and assess admission applications accurately and efficiently.
• Respond to enquiries via phone, email, and in person with clear advice.
• Use student administration systems to manage data, reports, and correspondence.
• Evaluate qualifications and English language proficiency for admission eligibility.
• Issue offers and COE forms for international applicants.
• Verify documents and escalate discrepancies to ensure compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Support workload coordination to meet deadlines and maintain quality.

Skills

Admissions experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Student administration systems

Job description

University of New South Wales in Sydney, NSW, is seeking an Admissions Officer to join the Admissions, Scholarships and RPL team. The role processes applications, communicates with applicants and staff, and ensures high-quality, compliant admissions service.

This fixed-term position supports accuracy, timeliness, and policy knowledge, with hybrid work from Kensington Campus and collaboration across offices. Applicants should have admissions experience and strong organisational and tech skills.